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Vetchs Reef surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 19 Mar 2024 SAST
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Vetchs Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vetchs Reef sea temperature is 24.5°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 25.8 °C max: 27.0 °C min: 24.7 °C)
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Vetchs Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vetchs Reef sea temperature is 24.5°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 25.8 °C max: 27.0 °C min: 24.7 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vetchs Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Vetchs Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vetchs Reef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 19th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 26th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 24th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vetchs Reef over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.3
E
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.8
E
1.5
E
2.1
E
2.5
E
2.3
ENE
2.1
E
2.5
E
2.4
E
2.5
E
3
E
3
E
3
E
3
E
2.5
E
2.3
E
2.5
E
2.2
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)8879977888889910101111111111111111111110101010101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)22612717130224332628740830159376568671610801065143619261962204122891636125715961087714637479408352345294294282233228242
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
15
ENE
15
SW
5
S
10
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NE
30
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
10
N
25
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
30
NE
20
NE
5
WNW
15
NE
10
SSW
20
SW
20
S
15
SE
5
SW
15
ENE
25
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:25PM
1.30
1:58AM
1.39
2:08PM
1.46
2:27AM
1.56
2:36PM
1.60
2:51AM
1.72
3:00PM
1.73
3:14AM
1.85
3:24PM
1.84
3:36AM
1.96
3:46PM
1.91
3:59AM
2.03
4:10PM
1.96
4:23AM
2.06
4:32PM
1.97
4:46AM
2.05
4:55PM
1.94
5:10AM
2.01
5:18PM
1.89
5:34AM
1.93
5:43PM
1.81
5:59AM
1.82
6:10PM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:43PM
0.88
8:05AM
0.83
8:16PM
0.72
8:33AM
0.66
8:41PM
0.57
8:58AM
0.52
9:04PM
0.44
9:21AM
0.40
9:27PM
0.33
9:44AM
0.31
9:50PM
0.25
10:08AM
0.25
10:13PM
0.21
10:31AM
0.23
10:36PM
0.20
10:54AM
0.25
10:59PM
0.23
11:17AM
0.30
11:23PM
0.29
11:41AM
0.38
11:48PM
0.39
12:07PM
0.48
12:16AM
0.52
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunrise5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-6:07--6:06--6:05--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:55--5:54--5:53-
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Rain (mm)
--1831511------------------1-1641----
Temp. °C252625232424232424252524252624262625262624252625272725272624242423252624
Feels °C (?)252630242626202022212121232321242425252524242524252628272625242425252624

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Vetchs Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vetchs Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Vetchs Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vetchs Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Vetchs Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Vetchs Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Vetchs Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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